From the Magic Pencil: Voices of Writing Through
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From the Magic Pencil: Voices of Writing Through
S2 Ep11: Art and Social Work in the Creative Zone (w/ Lux Mean)
In this episode, Kristin speaks with Mr Lux, the Executive Director of PEPY Empowering Youth: an organization that runs personal and professional development programs for students in Siem Reap and one of Writing Through’s partners. With Kristin, he discusses the importance of creativity to today’s youth and how to best foster it, his journey as a businessman-turned-photographer and social worker, and the similarities in his creative process while taking photographs and leading PEPY. Other topics they talk about include knowing when a creative work is finished and appreciation for the arts in Cambodia.
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more about PEPY, you can check out Season 1 Episode 12 for Kristin’s interview with Kim Ann Khlang, also from the organization!